Logic Textbooks? (secular)

[ThatCyndiGirl]

I am looking for a Logic program. I initially thought I would use the Logic textbook that the local university uses, but I can't find a teacher's guide to go with it.

 

I really feel like I need a teacher's manual.

 

Does anyone know of any Logic textbooks that have teacher's manuals that aren't religious?

[Lori D.]

No teacher manual, but DH successfully did his secular, old college logic textbook with DSs last year: Practical Logic by Vincent Barry (c. 1976). There are answers to selected exercises in the back.

 

I see there are more recent editions available at Amazon; don't know if they have answers, study guides, or more teaching info in them. BEST of luck in finding what works for your family! Warmly, Lori D.

[ThatCyndiGirl]

Thank you! I will check that out now!

[Kalypso]

After I posted this, I went and started looking closer at the book. It does give examples relating to religion and God though it doesn't specifically state anywhere that I can find that it is taught from a Christian perspective. The author teaches at John Carroll University which is a Catholic university. I guess I posted too soon.:001_huh:

 

My original info before editing:

We are going to use Introduction to Logic by Harry Gensler. It is a college level book. The author has a TM pdf on his website and a computer program to go with it. Both are free. His TM explains which chapters are best to use for a beginning class.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Logic-Harry-Gensler/dp/0415996511/ref=dp_ob_title_bk

 

Author's website:Computer program and other materials (TM is on this page)

 

http://www.jcu.edu/philosophy/gensler/lc/index.htm

Edited April 14, 2010 by azmom
additional information

[Gratia271]

Thanks for those links! That looks like an excellent program at a modest price.

[Matryoshka]

Anyone used or see this book, An Introduction to Traditional Logic? And know if it's secular and/or usable with a 7th or 8th grader?

 

The program someone else linked looks great, but would have to wait till at least high school (yes, I know this is the high school board, but I'm trying to work backwards so we're ready when we get there. :))

[Kareni]

This blogpost from hmsindefatigable lists a couple of interesting resources for a secular study of logic and philosophy.

 

Also, nmoira has an interesting post here about a secular logic curriculum called The Snake and the Fox.

 

Regards,

Kareni

[Negin]

Cyndi, I just found this thread (yes, I know it was way back when ;)), but maybe it will help you or others.

Lori's suggestions (post #5) in this thread are really helpful.

We're particularly loving the Logic Liftoff, Countdown, etc. series. Amazon has them.

Ooops ... just realized that you posted this on High School section. Well, maybe the last book in the above series ...